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Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
Dairy-Free Milk Taste Testing
Depending on your allergens and what you expect from your dairy-free milk product, I hope this helps sort out some popular options for you.
FEI’s Favorite Food-Related Summer Reading List
The FEI team thought we would share some of our favorite summer reading about food (or at least they have a food item in the title)!
The Ice Cream Shop: Cross Contact
Ice cream is a staple food of the summer. However, how safe are ice cream shops for food allergies? Here are some precautions we recommend.
Gluten-Free Pets? A Closer Look
What should individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity consider when sharing homes with pets? Should our pets go gluten free too?
Study Of Food Allergic Twins
A recent study found distinct differences between food allergic and non-allergic twins; what went into the twins did not come out the same...
Road Trip Essentials: Food Podcasts
Enjoy this list of our favorite food-related podcasts on your road trip with a bag of your favorite free-from snacks! Found for free online...
The Secret Miracle of Chanukah
Of course, there are traditional foods for the holiday. But traditional foods served at Chanukah are equal opportunity and allergy friendly!
Peanut Therapy Hits The Market
Peanut oral immunotherapy is not for everyone and avoidance is still a valid treatment option. However, if you are thinking about OIT for your child, here are some questions to consider before starting this treatment.
A Brief History of the National School Lunch Program
Schools are required to accommodate all levels of food allergy at lunch because this is widely interpreted as a disability which is protected by law from discrimination.
88 Acres' Approach to School Lunches
88 Acres makes granola, cereal bars, salad dressings, and seed butters free-from the Top 9 allergens.
Institutional Change
If you missed Part III: Institutional Change, you can watch the webinar in full here.
How To Be An Ally
This session we talked about how you can be an ally and we spoke to leaders in the food allergy industry who are founders of FEI's Seven Percent Coalition.
Ending Food Allergy Healthcare Disparities
A common thought amongst the panelists during the conversation was the large, underlying presence of race inequality and healthcare disparities- especially with food allergies and asthma.
Notable Black Voices In Food Allergy
Thank you for joining us for our webinar, For the Health: A Conversation on Race and Food Allergy. Our first installment brought together expert Black voices in the food allergy space.
Is it a Food Intolerance or a Food Allergy?
Occasionally people are unable to distinguish food intolerance from food allergies and are confused by the health professionals, patients, and the public.
Halloween and Food Allergies
Halloween treats often consist of common allergen ingredients such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, and eggs.
The Gluten Free Conversion Chart
Since a lot of gluten-free foods are expensive, I now use my conversion chart so I can make my favorite recipes at home.
Eating Safe N’ Free on a SNAP Budget
During the week of the challenge, I started to view the activity of eating as an obstacle for my mind and body whereas I had previously viewed it as a reward. With a tight budget and limited food options, every choice I made had to be strategic.
Epinephrene Autoinjectors
Epinephrine is the recommended treatment for anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is given by direct injection into the muscle (most commonly in the outer thigh), with an epinephrine autoinjector.
Kids with Food Allergies May be Shorter
A new study has been published this month that states that participants who have milk allergies may be at greater risk of being shorter and not reaching their potential height.